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Decreasing Non-Public-Safety Traffic Stops
Press conference announcing non-public-safety traffic stop results and community alternatives
Ramsey County and law enforcement leaders push for funding to increase DNA testing turnaround times
County Attorney’s office launches new data dashboards
The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office (RCAO) recently launched its new public data interface.
Press conference to announce Ramsey County action on gun safety
Press conference with Ramsey County leaders to announce action on gun safety.
Rep. Betty McCollum, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and others announce federal funding for violence reduction efforts in Ramsey County
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi held a joint press conference with Congresswoman Betty McCollum and Saint Paul leaders on March 22 announcing $2.9 million in new federal funding to boost public safety in our community.
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Press conference regarding non-public-safety traffic stops
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi held a press conference September 8 announcing new office policy.
Press conference regarding Nicholas Firkus homicide charges
Ramsey County Attorney John J. Choi held a press conference May 20 to announce charging in the State of Minnesota v. Nicholas Firkus
October proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Ramsey County.
Aug. 25 virtual town hall provides information on Child Support Services
The town hall will be hosted by the COVID-19 Racial Equity and Community Engagement Response Team and held via Zoom.
Press conference regarding centralized storage for sexual assault kits
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi joined leadership from the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, the Saint Paul Police Department, the Ramsey County Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program supervisor and the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MNCASA) to call upon legislators to create and fund centralized storage for sexual assault kits (SAK) at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Justice collaborative works to protect public safety and health during COVID-19 pandemic
Partners across the justice system took immediate action to address public health risks in our facilities to significantly reduce the possibility of transmission.
County offering services at Dorothy Day Place
Staff from six county departments are now onsite providing assistance at the Saint Paul Opportunity Center that has opened at the Catholic Charities facility.
Prosecutors transform approach in helping seal criminal records
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Washington County Attorney Pete Orput were joined by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on October 3 to launch helpsealmyrecord.org and announce their joint effort to proactively help rehabilitated residents seal criminal records.
Ramsey and Washington County prosecutors help residents seal criminal records
If you qualify, we can help you get your record sealed by the Court at no cost to you.
Press conference regarding case resolution
Ramsey County Attorney John J. Choi held a press conference August 28 addressing the case resolution in State of Minnesota v. Asad Ibrahim.
Press conference regarding Ramsey County Attorney's Office Facility Dog
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi held a press conference July 2 to announce the addition of a facility dog to assist crime victims and witnesses. Norie, a two-year old purebred Golden Retriever, will provide quiet companionship to adults and children who are victims and witnesses to crime. She is highly trained for the purpose of putting victims and witnesses at ease so they can better participate in the prosecution process and ease the natural tension that comes with highly traumatic experiences.
Press conference regarding Ramsey County Sexual Assault Systems Review
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi held a press conference April 27 and released a report from a two-year study detailing a need for major systems change in sexual assault response.
Press conference responding to verdict in Jeronimo Yanez trial
Ramsey County Attorney John J. Choi held a press conference June 16 responding to the verdict in the Jeronimo Yanez trial
Press conference regarding joint prosecution of human trafficking case
Ramsey County Attorney John J. Choi and Washington County Attorney Pete Orput held a joint press conference March 29 to announce charges in a multi-defendant human trafficking enterprise
Press Conference regarding charging decision in Yanez case
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi's remarks regarding the charging of Officer Jeronimo Yanez